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Author Walt, Stephen M., 1955-

Title Taming American power : the global response to U.S. primacy / Stephen M. Walt
Edition First edition
Published New York ; London : W. W. Norton, 2005

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Description 320 pages ; 25 cm
Contents Introduction: The problem of American power -- The foreign policy of American primacy -- The roots of resentment -- Strategies of opposition -- Strategies of accommodation -- Foreign policy in the national interest
Summary How firm is America's grasp on global supremacy? The United States currently wields unprecedented global power. Americans often assume that their global role is benevolent and their dominant position unchallenged, but other states are increasingly worried about U.S. dominance and are beginning to turn their concerns into action. Professor and renowned scholar Walt analyzes the different strategies that states employ to counter U.S. power or to harness it for their own ends. These responses threaten America's ability to achieve its foreign policy goals and may eventually undermine its dominant position. To prevent this, Walt argues, the United States must adopt a foreign policy that other states welcome, rather than one that reinforces their fear of American power.--From publisher description
Notes Formerly CIP. Uk
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Balance of power.
International relations.
World politics -- 21st century.
SUBJECT United States -- Foreign relations -- 2001-2009. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2001000115
LC no. 2005011136
ISBN 0393052036 hardback
9780393052039
Other Titles Taming American power : the global response to US primacy
Taming American power : the global response to United States primacy